New 65.4 waterbox setup just beginning.

[Coolmristuff]

Hi, I am about 4 weeks into my Waterbox AIO 65.4. I have to say it is very beautiful. I started the tank using live sand and dry rock. Then I added Dr. Tim’s ammonia. I added microbacter 7 as a bacteria to help it cycle and kept checking parameter. I have to say this seemed like forever ammonia spiked, then came down to zero. Then my nitrites spiked >5ppm then came down to zero. I will say I did get very impatient at this part and added more bacteria. I used Dr. Tim’s this time. A few days later, nitrites were at zero and it was safe to add my fish. I did a partial water change then added my fish. Just 2 black oscelarious clowns the first week. I had them for 18 months in another tank. A fluval 13.5. A week later I added my leopard wrasse. And aptasia eating file fish. Both from the old system. I am going to purchase a wave maker soon. I have been debating on getting a Nero 5 or MP 40. I made a custom electrical panel that fits on the left side of the cabinet that can be removed if modifications are needed. this forum is great for learning and I will be reading much more. Would love to hear any feedback or experiences with your waterbox tanks!

 

[PeterC99]

Welcome to R2R!

Looking forward to seeing more pics of your setup!

 

[KJ]

Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[Fred2482]

Welcome! Love my waterbox

 

[Peace River]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!

 

[Poof No Eyebrows]

Welcome

 

[dwair]

Hi, I am about 4 weeks into my Waterbox AIO 65.4. I have to say it is very beautiful. I started the tank using live sand and dry rock. Then I added Dr. Tim’s ammonia. I added microbacter 7 as a bacteria to help it cycle and kept checking parameter. I have to say this seemed like forever ammonia spiked, then came down to zero. Then my nitrites spiked >5ppm then came down to zero. I will say I did get very impatient at this part and added more bacteria. I used Dr. Tim’s this time. A few days later, nitrites were at zero and it was safe to add my fish. I did a partial water change then added my fish. Just 2 black oscelarious clowns the first week. I had them for 18 months in another tank. A fluval 13.5. A week later I added my leopard wrasse. And aptasia eating file fish. Both from the old system. I am going to purchase a wave maker soon. I have been debating on getting a Nero 5 or MP 40. I made a custom electrical panel that fits on the left side of the cabinet that can be removed if modifications are needed. this forum is great for learning and I will be reading much more. Would love to hear any feedback or experiences with your waterbox tanks!

Welcome!

 

[Coolmristuff]

Welcome!

Thank you

 

[Coolmristuff]

Welcome to R2R!

Looking forward to seeing more pics of your setup!

I will be taking more along the way.

 

[Gedxin]

Thanks for posting your build! Also happy with my Waterbox. Any pics of the tank available? I can't load the video.

 

[Ryan3313]

 

[thatone08]

Welcome!

 

[Kennya]

Welcome to R2R, great start

 

[Fish Think Pink]

Hi, I am about 4 weeks into my Waterbox AIO 65.4. I have to say it is very beautiful. I started the tank using live sand and dry rock. Then I added Dr. Tim’s ammonia. I added microbacter 7 as a bacteria to help it cycle and kept checking parameter. I have to say this seemed like forever ammonia spiked, then came down to zero. Then my nitrites spiked >5ppm then came down to zero. I will say I did get very impatient at this part and added more bacteria. I used Dr. Tim’s this time. A few days later, nitrites were at zero and it was safe to add my fish. I did a partial water change then added my fish. Just 2 black oscelarious clowns the first week. I had them for 18 months in another tank. A fluval 13.5. A week later I added my leopard wrasse. And aptasia eating file fish. Both from the old system. I am going to purchase a wave maker soon. I have been debating on getting a Nero 5 or MP 40. I made a custom electrical panel that fits on the left side of the cabinet that can be removed if modifications are needed. this forum is great for learning and I will be reading much more. Would love to hear any feedback or experiences with your waterbox tanks!

Welcome!

Glad you joined! This new tank sounds like it is off to a great start!

 

[G Santana]

Welcome aboard, love DIY hobbyist projects.

 

[Coolmristuff]

Thanks for posting your build! Also happy with my Waterbox. Any pics of the tank available? I can't load the video.

 

[Jimbhoy13]

Welcome to R2R. Waterbox are great tanks. I love my 130.4.
Lots of knowledgeable and helpful people here who will support and advise you when needed.

 

[Coolmristuff]

Welcome to R2R. Waterbox are great tanks. I love my 130.4.
Lots of knowledgeable and helpful people here who will support and advise you when needed.

Appreciate it thanks

 

[Jeffcb]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

 

[Kiwi reefer]

Welcome to R2R!, looking forward to seeing your reef!